Top Audiences Last Week!

 
Top 10... let's go!


These are the 4 top runners for a reason, they're fighting for the top spot!

USA

Netherlands

United Kingdom

Germany

Indonesia

Japan

France

Canada

Australia

Sweden


So Close:
Hong Kong
Belgium
Mexico





          

No E3 this year, but...


On March 31st (2022), the ESA released a statement confirming that E3 will return in 2023. Nothing has changed on that front, but there is good news and bad news. Let's go ahead and get the bad news out of the way, we already know that E3 2022 is out of the window for the in-person event, but the digital E3 showcase is out as well.

The reason is based on the ongoing health risks surrounding COVID-19. The one that got us was the E3 digital showcase, but we understand because the production team would still have to interact in order to make that possible. We were still debating about this after agreeing to an extent. There are other options as far as making that happen, but it is what it is. If people continue to huff and puff at safety suggestions, it won't help and things will continue to be impacted.

The industry shortages for required tech components have shot up. I've even seen certain parts backlogged until 2050, it's no joke, so giving a little could go a long way as far as playing things a bit more safely. - Blu

Covid just feels like a big-time blur, I don't even remember the last E3. - Luis D. Lucha

As far as that good news goes, E3 2022's cancellation doesn't mean that the show won't go on in various forms. You can still look forward to the PC Gaming Show, Future Games Show, and the Summer Game Fest which may put the ESA in the position of having stronger rivals in 2023 (if it happens). No sweat off my forehead... that should mean more awesome presentations for us to enjoy. Is it me or could Summer Game Fest use a logo update? Anyway... the dates for the following shows are below.

June 12, 2022

June 12, 2022

June 2022




Apple plucks outdated apps?!

A new policy at Apple will now require app developers to update within a certain time or risk being deleted from the App Store. I find that this is a good thing and a bad thing. A good app that has no issues doesn't need an update often, but a bad app with no updates deserves deletion.

Overall, this may be a short-lived policy or Apple may turn off developers and risk having a smaller selection. If developers are able to maintain all their apps or most of them, this could help customers with apps that maintain their polish. Unfortunately, this is not true for everyone. Indie developers sometimes have to fight through trial and tribulation to reach the release date, and now they have to risk their hard work being deleted. This is a bad thing.

Protopop owner, Robert Kabwe, feels that it's an unfair barrier for indie developers. He said that there are no specifications on what updates need to be made in order to avoid deletion. The risk is now raised on the App Store, and this is why we feel this new policy may be short-lived. It's only fair for Apple to share what updates are necessary in order for apps to be compliant prior to deletion. 

The apps have to function as intended, follow current review guidelines, and not be outdated. The first one is practical, but... if the guidelines change a month after an app is released, that would suck royally. I can't say that it would happen like that, and I would assume Apple would let it be known beforehand, but who knows. Also, when it comes to apps being outdated... I think two years is fair, but it's still going to pluck potentially awesome apps.

I don't want to take over this article, but for the Developers: If your app is bringing in the revenue that would allow you to put something aside for updates, consider it a worthwhile investment to keep the money flowing. If you don't wish to do that, just make peace with your apps being removed from the App Store if you can't maintain them. This isn't to be cold, it's more so something to prepare for... if you don't wish to do that. If you read the details, it's not all bad because you can bring your apps back as long as the updates are approved. Get clarity from Apple... ASAP. - Blu



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Muse Dashed Monday: Blu vs Lys Tourbillon + Did she set herself up?



As you see here, the audio included in this Muse Dash installment will give you an idea of what the topic will be in the next Podcast episode. You may wonder why these podcast episodes would be anywhere near a video game-related platform but the podcast covers games, tech, and... life. 

Outside of game-related topics that get covered on the podcast (which I have to do more of), gamers also have relationships or may desire to be in one. There are also parents of gamers, and professionals who support the site... and these types of topics come up all for the purpose of... leveling up (IRL).





Top Audiences Last Week + Art of Rally!

 
Top 10... let's go!


Wow, the Netherlands and Germany are on the USA almost!

USA

Netherlands

Germany

United Kingdom

France

Sweden

Japan

Canada

Australia

Indonesia


So Close:
Hong Kong
Belgium
India



          

Serious Sam: Tormental


Serious sam: tormental



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